Conservation Commission
Protects Hudson's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
70 items across 7 meetings.
June 18, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening and attendance.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a proposed patio expansion in the Buffer Zone adjacent to Lake Boon; RDA = Request for Determination of wetland applicability.
📍 2 Shoreline Drive
📋 Proposed
New hearing on a proposed patio expansion in the Buffer Zone adjacent to Lake Boon.
📍 4 Shoreline Drive
📋 Proposed
Proposed addition to a single-family home encroaching on the Buffer Zone and No Disturb Zone adjacent to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands; NOI = Notice of Intent for a wetlands permit.
📍 2 Baben Road
📋 Proposed
Proposed patio and in-ground pool in the Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands at 193 Parmenter Road.
📍 193 Parmenter Road
📋 Proposed
Request for a Certificate of Compliance (formal close-out of a prior wetlands permit) for Lot 2 at 193 Parmenter Road.
📍 193 Parmenter Road (Lot 2)
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss an unspecified matter at 108 Park Street; no additional detail provided in the agenda.
📍 108 Park Street
📋 Proposed
Staff will present results of water quality testing, likely related to Lake Boon or local wetlands.
📋 Proposed
Commission considers endorsing a warrant article to adopt the Specialized Stretch Code, a state energy-efficiency building standard, for inclusion on a town meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss the design for trailwork improvements at Danforth Falls.
📍 Danforth Falls
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss a policy for marking No Disturb Zone boundaries on properties near wetlands.
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from two prior meetings.
📋 Proposed
Meeting closes.
June 11, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening and attendance.
🔄 Postponed
Continued public hearing on a proposal to replace a culvert, construct a headwall, improve a manhole, and build a sidewalk within bank, Riverfront Area, and bordering vegetated wetland.
📍 Glendale Road, Hudson
• Status unclear
Meeting close.
June 4, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening and attendance.
📋 Proposed
Applicant seeks approval to remove and replace batting cages in the Riverfront Area.
📍 119-121 Chapin Road, Hudson
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on replacing a culvert, building a headwall, upgrading a manhole, and adding a sidewalk within bank, Riverfront Area, and bordering vegetated wetland.
📍 Glendale Road, Hudson
📋 Proposed
Applicant proposes removing trees located in the water and No Disturb Zone near Lake Boon.
📍 2 Shoreline Drive, Hudson
📋 Proposed
Applicant seeks approval to expand a patio within the Buffer Zone to Lake Boon.
📍 2 Shoreline Drive, Hudson
📋 Proposed
Applicant proposes embedding logs in the No Disturb Zone to serve as steps down to Lake Boon.
📍 6 Shoreline Drive, Hudson
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on constructing a barn within the Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands.
📍 1 Annie Terrace Drive, Hudson
❌ Denied
Application for 13 Port Street has been withdrawn by the applicant.
📍 13 Port Street, Hudson
💬 Discussed
Commission will hear a presentation on removing the Main Street Dam, a significant environmental and infrastructure project.
📍 Main Street Dam, Hudson
📋 Proposed
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Miscellaneous business and meeting close.
May 21, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening and attendance check.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a proposal to replace a culvert, build a headwall, improve a manhole, and construct a sidewalk in bank, Riverfront Area, and bordering vegetated wetland on Glendale Road.
📍 Glendale Road
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a proposal to build a barn in the Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands at 1 Annie Terrace Drive.
📍 1 Annie Terrace Drive
📋 Proposed
New hearing on a proposal to remove trees within the water and the No Disturb Zone at 2 Shoreline Road.
📍 2 Shoreline Road
📋 Proposed
Request for a partial Certificate of Compliance (project closeout) for 29 Deer Path only.
📍 29 Deer Path
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss design plans for trailwork at Danforth Falls.
📍 Danforth Falls
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss a policy for marking No Disturb Zone boundaries on properties near wetlands.
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting.
• Status unclear
Open floor for additional items, then adjournment.
May 7, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening and attendance.
📋 Proposed
After-the-fact permitting sought for an existing dock already built on Lake Boon at 75 Hunter Ave.
📍 75 Hunter Ave
📋 Proposed
Town proposes replacing a culvert, building a headwall, improving a manhole, and constructing a sidewalk within bank, Riverfront Area, and wetland buffer on Glendale Road.
📍 Glendale Road
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a proposal to build a barn within the Riverfront Area and wetland buffer zone at 1 Annie Terrace Drive.
📍 1 Annie Terrace Drive
📋 Proposed
Wetland replication and stormwater management work proposed to bring 13 Port Street into regulatory compliance.
📍 13 Port Street
📋 Proposed
Emergency wetland certification request for 7 Cranberry Lane; specific scope not described in agenda.
📍 7 Cranberry Lane
📋 Proposed
Emergency wetland certification request for 136 Causeway Street; specific scope not described in agenda.
📍 136 Causeway Street
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss design plans for trailwork at Danforth Falls.
📍 Danforth Falls
💬 Discussed
Commission to discuss a policy for physically marking No Disturb Zone (wetland buffer) boundaries on private properties.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Meeting close.
April 16, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening and attendance check.
📋 Proposed
Continued hearing on a proposal to build a barn in a Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands at 1 Annie Terrace Drive.
📍 1 Annie Terrace Drive, Hudson, MA
📋 Proposed
Commission will vote whether to sponsor a Specialized Stretch Code article, which sets stricter energy/building standards beyond the base stretch code.
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss design plans for trailwork at Danforth Falls conservation area.
📍 Danforth Falls, Hudson, MA
💬 Discussed
Review of the 2026 management or improvement plan for Danforth Falls.
📍 Danforth Falls, Hudson, MA
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss a deed restriction related to an Artisan property; details not specified in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Certificate of Compliance (COC) request for 63 Fort Meadow Drive — confirming prior permitted work was completed per Conservation Commission conditions.
📍 63 Fort Meadow Drive, Hudson, MA
💬 Discussed
Status update on Field Stream Lane; no details provided in the agenda.
📍 Field Stream Lane, Hudson, MA
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss a policy for marking No Disturb Zone boundaries on properties near wetlands.
💬 Discussed
Status update from the Fort Meadow Reservoir working group.
📍 Fort Meadow Reservoir, Hudson, MA
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from the April 2, 2026 meeting.
• Status unclear
Open floor for any additional items, then meeting closes.
April 2, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening procedure.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a proposal to build a barn within the Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands.
📍 1 Annie Terrace Drive, Hudson
🔄 Postponed
Hearing automatically continued to May 7, 2026; proposal covers wetland replication and stormwater management to bring property into compliance.
📍 13 Port Street, Hudson
📋 Proposed
Commission considers a partial COC (sign-off that wetlands conditions are met) for the Eversource portion of the MBTA right-of-way.
📍 MBTA ROW, Hudson
💬 Discussed
Commission discusses policy for marking no-disturb zone boundaries, which could affect what property owners near wetlands may do on their land.
💬 Discussed
Commission reviews plans for Danforth Falls for the 2026 season.
📍 Danforth Falls, Hudson
📋 Proposed
Commission votes on a deed restriction related to the Artisan property; outcome could affect future land use at that site.
💬 Discussed
Staff updates the Commission on the Fort Meadow Reservoir working group's progress.
📍 Fort Meadow Reservoir, Hudson
💬 Discussed
Commission discusses findings or next steps from a site visit to the Glendale Road culvert.
📍 Glendale Road, Hudson
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Catch-all and close of meeting.